OwncastvsYT Zero
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Owncast | YT Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #53 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 11 632 | 669 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 9 |
| Latest release | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 | 2026.09.9 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Unlicense |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Owncast scores 73/100 against 52/100 for YT Zero, so it is the safer default.
YT Zero ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.
Owncast is growing faster right now (+76 stars in 30 days).
Owncast details →YT Zero details →